Foundry's speed advantage is real, but the platform decision hinges on your SQL literacy rate and whether procurement has a credible Databricks or Snowflake alternative on the table. ===END EXCERPT=== ===EXCERPT=== Foundry's speed advantage is real, but the buy decision hinges on SQL literacy rates and whether procurement has a credible Databricks alternative in hand.
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A phased playbook for moving life sciences off legacy warehouses into a governed Lakehouse, without breaking GxP, HIPAA, or 21 CFR Part 11 obligations.
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